The grumpy thread

[New POD]

How cunting useless can a "posh" hotel be.

 

Started new contract in Wolverhampton on Tuesday. Booked using company debit card via Hotels.com because get reward points where the price average of 10 stays is the value of your free night. to stay at Patshill Park Hotel, because has spa and gym and is miles from city centre.

This place is 1992.

If it were a J reg Cavalier you'd have scrapped it in 2012.

Room was erm tiny (but that is no problem as only me)

Hot tub bubble pool was closed for cleaning (Pool was warm enough though)

Changing rooms were dire. Worse than the worst council pool.

Carpets in Corridors were threadbare.

Woke up to having no hot water in my room yesterday morning.

So has a wash using water from kettle as I needed to get to work.

When I got back last night "Yes, the hot water to your room is working"

Erm No it's fucking Not.

They moved my room to an upgraded one, which I have to say is not an upgrade to me. The room is bigger which means the tiny TV is further from the bed, which is smaller than the stupidly massive one in the first room (although there is also a second single bed), and the bath is longer. And apparently there is a View. Which I can't see because it's dark and pissing with rain.

Ate in the restaurant the first night.

It was shit. I'd be embarrassed to serve such mediocre food. But it didn't kill me so hey bonus.

The one redeeming feature ?

Breakfast. I'm off to sample my second full cooked fry up. available from 6:30 am

 

Must go.

[BorniteIdentity]

How cunting useless can a "posh" hotel be.

 

Started new contract in Wolverhampton on Tuesday. Booked using company debit card via Hotels.com because get reward points where the price average of 10 stays is the value of your free night. to stay at Patshill Park Hotel, because has spa and gym and is miles from city centre.

This place is 1992.

If it were a J reg Cavalier you'd have scrapped it in 2012.

Room was erm tiny (but that is no problem as only me)

Hot tub bubble pool was closed for cleaning (Pool was warm enough though)

Changing rooms were dire. Worse than the worst council pool.

Carpets in Corridors were threadbare.

Woke up to having no hot water in my room yesterday morning.

So has a wash using water from kettle as I needed to get to work.

When I got back last night "Yes, the hot water to your room is working"

Erm No it's fucking Not.

They moved my room to an upgraded one, which I have to say is not an upgrade to me. The room is bigger which means the tiny TV is further from the bed, which is smaller than the stupidly massive one in the first room (although there is also a second single bed), and the bath is longer. And apparently there is a View. Which I can't see because it's dark and pissing with rain.

Ate in the restaurant the first night.

It was shit. I'd be embarrassed to serve such mediocre food. But it didn't kill me so hey bonus.

The one redeeming feature ?

Breakfast. I'm off to sample my second full cooked fry up. available from 6:30 am

 

Must go.

 

You need to get a scam going with a big plate.

 

Then just unleash the fires of hell on Trip Advisor.

[chaseracer]

Why are you staying at that pretentious knobhole when there's a perfectly acceptable* Holiday Inn (or some such) just across the A449 from the plant?

 

I think I may just have answered my own question.

 

[Ghosty]

What did you expect of Wolverhampton?

Doesn’t sound much better than my old uni halls - someone got stabbed there the year after I jumped ship.

[fordperv]

Went over on the side of my foot yesterday when I was working on my mk1 sierra, I heard a big snap then instant pain, today im hobbling around like a cripple and can't put any weight on it, im peed off because I can't do much today

 

I did get to make my hidden hydraulic handbrake yesterday though

[Exiled_Tat_Gatherer]

How cunting useless can a "posh" hotel be.

 

Started new contract in Wolverhampton on Tuesday. Booked using company debit card via Hotels.com because get reward points where the price average of 10 stays is the value of your free night. to stay at Patshill Park Hotel, because has spa and gym and is miles from city centre.

This place is 1992.

If it were a J reg Cavalier you'd have scrapped it in 2012.

Room was erm tiny (but that is no problem as only me)

Hot tub bubble pool was closed for cleaning (Pool was warm enough though)

Changing rooms were dire. Worse than the worst council pool.

Carpets in Corridors were threadbare.

Woke up to having no hot water in my room yesterday morning.

So has a wash using water from kettle as I needed to get to work.

When I got back last night "Yes, the hot water to your room is working"

Erm No it's fucking Not.

They moved my room to an upgraded one, which I have to say is not an upgrade to me. The room is bigger which means the tiny TV is further from the bed, which is smaller than the stupidly massive one in the first room (although there is also a second single bed), and the bath is longer. And apparently there is a View. Which I can't see because it's dark and pissing with rain.

Ate in the restaurant the first night.

It was shit. I'd be embarrassed to serve such mediocre food. But it didn't kill me so hey bonus.

The one redeeming feature ?

Breakfast. I'm off to sample my second full cooked fry up. available from 6:30 am

 

Must go.

 

Could be worse fella - could be Halesowen!

[omegod]

Went over on the side of my foot yesterday when I was working on my mk1 sierra, I heard a big snap then instant pain, today im hobbling around like a cripple and can't put any weight on it, im peed off because I can't do much today

 

I did get to make my hidden hydraulic handbrake yesterday though

Did that in August on Tower bridge, was near crying with the pain much to the amusement of the Jap tourists, hurt like a fucker for 3 months 

[Kiltox]

POD I see your hotel and I raise you 6 months and counting in various budget hotels in Croydon

[Parky]

Trying to buy some Premium Bonds for Parkette who recently turned 16.

 

Apparently because of her age I am no longer able to do so. She has to call them with her debit card details. Basically as she doesn't have one (autistic, would blow the lot on Pokemon cards if she did) the solution is to put her on my current account and then she can call with my debit card details and buy that way. Which if I did would allow her access to my account and can therefore blow all my wages on Pokemon cards...

 

I'm trying to give you money you stupid bastards! Anyone would think the UK Government doesn't need the money!

[DodgeRover]

Trying to buy some Premium Bonds for Parkette who recently turned 16.

 

Apparently because of her age I am no longer able to do so. She has to call them with her debit card details. Basically as she doesn't have one (autistic, would blow the lot on Pokemon cards if she did) the solution is to put her on my current account and then she can call with my debit card details and buy that way. Which if I did would allow her access to my account and can therefore blow all my wages on Pokemon cards...

 

I'm trying to give you money you stupid bastards! Anyone would think the UK Government doesn't need the money!

Can you do it online? I'm pretty sure I've bought them for my wife with my debit card.

[Parky]

Not for her account sadly - husband and wife is fine, but Father and daughter over 16 isn't. Government believes a piece of paper connecting two different people is far more valid than a DNA connection.

 

It's a pain but not a crisis. I'll chuck the funds in an absolute return fund in her junior ISA instead

[The Moog]

 

 

It's a pain but not a crisis. I'll chuck the funds in an absolute return fund in Cavcraft new cryptocurrency based on pumas

EFA

[purplebargeken]

Pumanote

[DavieW]

Referring to modifications to cars as "deleted" instead of "removed" and "swapped out" for "replaced".

[purplebargeken]

Here's a thing. Want to cross a busy road at night, near to an industrial estate? Struggling to cross? Just can't get anyone to let you cross the road?

 

Use the fucking zebra crossing that is handily located 5 feet away from your actual fucking position you dumb bastard

[DodgeRover]

Referring to modifications to cars as "deleted" instead of "removed" and "swapped out" for "replaced".

In Aus if you didn't want something fitted when specing a new car it was known as a delete option.

For example not having r/t decals would be a delete option.

Not sure if it was a thing here though.

[Ghosty]

‘Badge delete’ is common on BMW, Mini, M-B etc. Sometimes it’s referred to as such sometimes other words to that effect, but having it removed is 100% an option on the list in some manner.

[twosmoke300]

I’m sure I heard that badge delete was a cost option on either Bmw or mb

[Kiltox]

I heard that in Germany it’s common for people to debadge the performance model whereas here we debadge the 316i - could be pub bollocks

[Des]

I did get to make my hidden hydraulic handbrake yesterday though

 

MOT man is going to be thrilled with that, probably stomp your good foot.

[Lord Sterling]

Wow, EE are incompetent. 

Moved my direct debit date so it was closer to payday. Wish I hadn't bothered...

EE are pretty shit. I only stay with them because thier deal suit me qnd my current circumstances. I have a so-called "choice" (an over used word today, particularly by politicians) to pay my bill in the 5 days between the renewal of the month and the day the bill is expected to be paid.

 

The other day, I paid, on time, through thier site (which is incredibly SHIT) and got some error as my payment was being processed. Tried a second time and the site seemed to almost stumble through. Checked my bank account and the amount seemed to have taken but my bank isn't great at updating it's own site unless for security reasons. Got a text about 10 days later demanding payment. Couldn't be arsed with the rigmarole with customer services, so just paid through their automated system. Ifthey add a charge for late payment, they'll be getting thier arse handed to them on a plate.

 

How cunting useless can a "posh" hotel be.

 

Started new contract in Wolverhampton on Tuesday. Booked using company debit card via Hotels.com because get reward points where the price average of 10 stays is the value of your free night. to stay at Patshill Park Hotel, because has spa and gym and is miles from city centre.

This place is 1992.

If it were a J reg Cavalier you'd have scrapped it in 2012

Wolverhampton is 1992. Besides that, welcome to the Midlands. I'm only 20 miles down the road so if you fancy a meet up or to see some better sites that aren't Wolverhampton, just gis' a shout.

[Guest Hooli]

Referring to modifications to cars as "deleted" instead of "removed" and "swapped out" for "replaced".

 

 

Odd that I asked one of those damned yanks to stop abusing my wonderful language & learn to use it properly on FB this morning.

[fordperv]

MOT man is going to be thrilled with that, probably stomp your good foot.

I still wanted it legal, I still have cable operated mechanical handbrake so those from the ministry will be happy, modified the handbrake lever by welding a saddle on to attatch the Clevis from a master cylinder to, which is all hidden in a centre console, I didn't want one of those nasty looking ebay type

[Pillock]

I've got to deal with EE soon, mrs_pillock's phone (in my name, because previous employer discount) is up for renewal next week.

 

Except cos I now work for O2, I get a better deal from them.

 

However I've cancelled another EE contract before, my own, and they just don't take no for an answer. Offering this, that, god knows what, double data (she doesn't want more data, she wants less price), two lines (a bizarre offer when I want to get rid of the one I have), trying to convince me shit phones are amazing.

 

Then they put you through to cancellation, which is actually retentions, and they start waffling through their script that details why the sun shines out their arse.

 

I had this before from Carphone too, he was a right obnoxious git that got a formal complaint due to the way he spoke to me, and my wife.

[beko1987]

Mate at work got offered an early upgrade last week from Ee. Curious, he clicked about to see what the cost was. I watched him do it.

 

Screen 1 - enter account details

Screen 2 - choose handset (pixel 2 xl). Proceed to screen 3 to check and confirm

Screen 3 - Thanks for your order

 

Wtf

 

Confirmation email received...

 

Turns out they called him a few days later saying there has been a problem, and he hadn't ticked to confirm the costs. He explained there were no costs, out of interest, what were they? £385...

 

Lol no thanks, bye!

 

Shame cos I'm lined up for his pixel 1 xl when he upgrades, but sod £400,ill wait until October!

[Dave_Q]

‘Badge delete’ is common on BMW, Mini, M-B etc. Sometimes it’s referred to as such sometimes other words to that effect, but having it removed is 100% an option on the list in some manner.

 

Deffo a thing, certainly in the good old dayz.

 

Here is the option list off a mate's old Alpina C1, these were delivered to Sytner badgeless and spoilerless and had the tat nailed on there.

 

 

 

L812A National version Great Britain

S209A Differential lock 25%

S210A Dynamic stability control

S215A Power steering, rpm-sensitive

S300A Central locking with antitheft system

S314A Door mirror / driver's lock, heated

S320A Deleted, model lettering

S326A Deleted, rear spoiler

S350A Therm. insulat. glass green

S401A Lift-up-and-slide-back sunroof, electric

S411A Window lifts,electric,front/rear

S415A Sun-blind, rear

S500A Headlight wipe/wash/Intensive cleaning

S530A Air conditioning

S551A On-board computer II with remote control

S850A Dummy-SALAPA

S860A Additional turn indicator lamp

[New POD]

Why are you staying at that pretentious knobhole when there's a perfectly acceptable* Holiday Inn (or some such) just across the A449 from the plant?

 

I think I may just have answered my own question.

 

 

Price and Pool, and stupidity. Next week I have booked 2 nights in

The Lion Hotel Brewood

 

because price, and breakfast and time to i54 / Junction 2 M54.

 

Then I have booked a night at home with the wife - not sure, but expect the 95 miles to take 3 hours, but the return trip to take 1 hour 45 mins. - wife seems happy with this.

 

Then Thursday night has yet to be booked.

 

Hopefully the next week I will have organised "digs" with a mate who is in Cuba for Christmas and new year until Sunday.

 

[New POD]

I heard that in Germany it’s common for people to debadge the performance model whereas here we debadge the 316i - could be pub bollocks

 

After purchasing the omega I removed the 3.2 off the back of the omega before my wife could see it. Because I imagined that she would think it unethical to have an engine equal to the size of her 2 engines combined.

 

I left the MV6 badges though.

[New POD]

What did you expect of Wolverhampton?

Doesn’t sound much better than my old uni halls - someone got stabbed there the year after I jumped ship.

 

Hotel.com brings up the option of staying at Telford University Campus Hotel for £36 a night, and the YHA in Iron Bridge for £13 a night.

I once had an interview for a lecturers job at Wolverhampton Polyersity (1994 IIRC) - I never got it, due to not expressing an interest in wanting to research and obtain a million quid of BriteEuram Funding from the EU for Novel approaches to centreless grinding technology of butter based composites or some such ballocks.

[loserone]

I want to find an evening version of this kind of course - even though it'd take a long time..  https://www.ableskills.co.uk/multiskill-courses/property-development-course/

 

Fuck all out there mind, I guess it's quite difficult to teach plumbing/plastering/etc in 3 hour evening slots.

 

Holy shit, for just over £2k you can do a course in a few weeks that gives you enough to register as a competent person? I don't have any more electrics needing to be notified, but that's effing tempting.